Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Faribault, MN

As a licensed, PhD-level clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents and has experience in child hospital settings, I provide evidenced based treatments for common mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, attentional issues, behavioral challenges, health-related issues, sleep difficulties, trauma, school refusal related to mental health. I am also well versed in treating adults with pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety.

I completed my undergraduate degree at Augsburg University and went on to obtain my Master's degree at Bethel University. I am licensed through the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. As a mental health therapist, I work with clients who want to find meaning, identity, and discover a new life worth living. Each of us has the ability to recognize our strengths and use them as a strong foundation for recovery and change.

Every healing journey is unique, and I am eager to help you foster wellbeing. I work with teens and adults offering trauma-informed, individual therapy, psychological testing, and group counseling to address many issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, identity development, and grief and loss. As a therapist, I want to understand the world as you do and help you cultivate the motivation needed to make changes. I see you as the expert in your life, and I ask questions to help you generate understanding.

Ever increasing levels of stress and anxiety are commonplace in modern life. We have become so accustomed to living in this chronic state of hyper arousal that we now consider it to be a "normal" baseline of daily functioning. Unfortunately, for many this state of increased anxiety can begin to feel debilitating, demoralizing, and inescapable. It's hard to describe the feelings of hopelessness and isolation that those who suffer from severe anxiety face. It can wreak havoc on our most important relationships, limit our ability to grow, to be authentic, playful and creative, flexible, empathic and patient with ourselves and others.

I provide individual and couples psychotherapy for adults through a grounded, warm, person-centered approach. I am skilled at working with a range of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, mood disorders, grief, spirituality, relationship struggles and self-esteem issues. I help to process complex issues through a strength-based psychodynamic approach, bringing practical skills/tools along the way to help navigate day to day challenges through modalities of CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and ACT.

Do others tell you that you are too hard on yourself? Or perhaps you notice that you get stuck in a loop of worries? I am a therapist who works with adults experiencing: anxiety, panic attacks, perfectionism, social anxieties, life transitions, overwhelm, self-doubt, high sensitivity, neurodivergence (such as ADHD and OCD) , and the impact of trauma.

I AM NOT THE SMILE AND NOD THERAPIST! If you are fed up with feeling miserable I can help you get the life you want. I love helping people achieve what they didn't think they could. My clients tell me I am tough but they know I care about them. I work best with people who are sick of being unhappy and willing to DO work to make some changes. I have a great BS detector, I will call you on your stuff and we will laugh (a lot)! I am passionate about therapy and assissting people in reaching their goals. I work best with people who are ready for change and want a more active approach to therapy.

At some point in our lives, many of us look around and realize we no longer like the life we've built - or maybe even who we've become while living it. We may even feel we should like it, but somehow it no longer fits. I build relationships with clients, creating a safe place to explore and express these feelings. Therapy creates change by examining the experiences and beliefs that contribute to feeling stuck and make it harder to hear our own, often elusive, inner knowing. I love working with clients to address the issues holding them back so they can create a life and self that excites them again.

We all deserve to be the happiest and healthiest version of ourselves. Taking the first step to reach out for support and entrust someone to walk beside you in this journey can feel incredibly vulnerable. My aspiration is to create an open environment from one human to another where you feel seen and safe to show up authentically. You are the true expert on your life and I want you to leave each session feeling empowered. Together we can create space for self-exploration, build a foundation of skills to help anchor through difficult times, and include humor (when appropriate) along the way.

Life long worrier? Start here! I'm an anxiety specialist (worry, panic, OCD, phobias, social, health) and I'd love to help you. Are you feeling exhausted by your looping anxiety? Always tense, crabby or weepy? Avoiding people or resisting a change? Perhaps you're worried about how much you're worrying, feeling uncomfortably inflexible or intensely worried about your health. You're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, emotionally fried. You're here because anxiety has been a bully and it's time to push back. You're ready to connect to the joy and meaning in your life, instead of working so hard to escape the stress and anxiety.

I believe the lens through which we view ourselves and the world significantly affects our health and wellbeing. Trauma, childhood issues, and even our genetics can distort our understanding and negatively impact us physically, psychologically, and spiritually. When we take a critical look at who we are and what we’ve experienced, we discover more accurate ways of thinking about ourselves and our environment. My aim is to guide you toward a more empathic, honest view of yourself, your relationships, and your problems to propel you toward healing and resilience.

Hello! I am so glad you are taking the first steps in seeking support. In our work together you can expect me to be down to earth, kind, and personable. Together we will identify practical, concrete solutions to address your concerns while processing and working through deeper issues or stressors that are keeping you stuck. I will both challenge and support you. I am upfront and open with my clients in a gentle way and I flex my approach based upon your unique needs.

Are you or someone you care about going through a difficult time? Is your child/adolescent struggling at home or school with emotions, difficult behavior, or attention concerns? Whether you are looking for answers or seeking personal growth, I can help. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in assessment and therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. My professional approach is one that encourages one's strengths, internal traits, and individual differences that contribute to personal and professional growth and an improved quality of life and understanding.